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SE05 HNZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

62,846 mi
Last recorded62,846 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE05 HNZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2024 62,846 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under sill at wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner strut support (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 61,339 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

bulkhead under wiper arms corroded

n/s & o/s outer sill covers fitted

underbody at rear corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2023 61,338 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened pan arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair brake grabbing (1.2.1 (c))

bulkhead under wiper arms corroded

n/s & o/s outer sill covers fitted

underbody at rear corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2022 60,159 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 60,158 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 58,177 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

wiper panel corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2021 58,177 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

wiper panel corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2020 55,544 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 55,542 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 54,161 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Scuttle pannell excess corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2017 53,642 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

scuttle panel excess corrosion

Fail 19 Dec 2017 53,642 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

scuttle panel excess corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2016 50,794 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 50,792 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 46,824 miles

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

front exhaust mount missing, system still considered secure

Fail 17 Dec 2015 46,824 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1a)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

front exhaust mount missing, system still considered secure

vehicles internal headlamp adjuster reset to zero

Pass 15 Dec 2014 40,664 miles

underbonnet panel corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2014 40,662 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

underbonnet panel corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2013 35,514 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 35,501 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 30,392 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 27,432 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 27,432 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear discs worn

Pass 20 Nov 2010 24,541 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 20,603 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 15,108 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 13,182 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?

Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,550
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
231,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 141,538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88,997
Brake pipe excessively corroded 84,584
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 77,923
position lamp(s) not working 67,756
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SE05 HNZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 58,958 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Almera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 141,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SE05 HNZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Almera typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan Almera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SE05 HNZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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